Selector Lever Cable: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner - 2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS). Refer to: Air Cleaner - 2.0L Duratec-HE (110kW/150PS) - MI4.
8-Speed Automatic Transmission - 8F35
- Disconnect the selector lever cable from the transmission.
- Remove the selector lever cable bracket bolts and position aside the selector lever cable.
  Torque
  
  : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Disconnect the selector lever cable from the transmission.
1. Remove the selector lever cable bracket bolt.
  Torque
  
  : 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
2. Disengage the selector lever cable holding clip.
3. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the transmission manual lever.
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Attach a pull cord to the selector lever cable.
Use the General Equipment: Draw Cord

Use the General Equipment: Adhesive Tape

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Remove the selector lever assembly. Refer to: Selector Lever Assembly .
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
If equipped, remove the retainers and the underbody shield.

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Remove the subframe support bracket.
1. Remove the nuts.
  Torque
  
  : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
2. Remove the bolts and the subframe support bracket.
  Torque
  
  : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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Remove the retainers and position the front floor exhaust system heat shield aside.

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Disconnect the selector lever cable from the clip.

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Separate the floor console LH side trim panel.

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Remove the LH side console housing support bracket.
1. Remove the bolt.
  Torque
  
  : 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
2. Remove the bolts.
  Torque
  
  : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
3. Remove the bolts and the LH side console housing support bracket.
  Torque
  
  : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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NOTE: Gearshift cables must not be kinked or bent.

Remove the selector lever cable.
1. Remove the nuts.
  Torque
  
  : 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
2. NOTE: Take extra care not to damage the edges of the component.
  
  Lift the A/C evaporator and blower assembly and remove the selector lever cable.
- During installation, make sure cable mount fits flush to floor pan.

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